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Future Games Rock Rock Climbing

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Routes in Future Games Rock

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	5.Easy T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Back to the Future T,TR 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
	Bendix Claws, The T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Continuum T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Disappearing Act T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Exploding Brown Nodules T,TR 5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a
	Future Shock T,TR 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Game of Thorns T,TR 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Games Without Frontiers T 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Hang 'Em High T 5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a
	Invisibility Lessons T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Invisible Touch T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Orno-Necro T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Remember the Future T,TR 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Sandblast T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Therapeutic Tyranny T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c R
	Warm up Crack T,TR 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b

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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

The Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent's Compendium states that:
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock colored bolt hangers are allowed.

For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit:
nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…

Description

This generally north-facing rock is a good choice to escape the heat on a hot morning, although it gets afternoon sun. The two signature moderate routes here are Continuum (5.8+) and Invisibility Lessons (5.9). The Bendix Claws (11a) a superb, steep thin crack, is also well worth the trek .

Getting There

From the Split Rocks parking area (not really a parking lot, but rather a cul-de-sac), hike north along trail past the Split Rock boulder (NO CLIMBING), then cut east towards Frigid Tower, another large split rock. Future Games Rock faces northwest and can be identified by the dogleg crack Continuum Allow 20 minutes or so for the approach.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Future Games Rock

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 274 ● Continuum Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 355 ● Invisibility Lessons Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 35 ● Invisible Touch Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 39 ● Disappearing Act Trad
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 117 ● The Bendix Claws Trad
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 4 ● Orno-Necro Trad
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a 18 ● Hang 'Em High Trad
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c 9 ● Games Without Frontiers Trad